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Scientist, Research Scientist

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: QinetiQ
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Package

Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Scientist at our Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and applying advanced radar and signal processing solutions that directly support our customers and help deliver operational advantage.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working on modelling, simulation and analysis activities, developing algorithms, processing real-world data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges across a range of radar and signal processing projects.

Your responsibilities
  • Developing and optimising models and simulations to support radar and signal processing studies
  • Designing and analysing signal processing chains and algorithms
  • Interpreting complex datasets and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Supporting bid and project activities through technical input and analysis
  • Collaborating with engineers, scientists and customers across a range of programmes
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Essential experience of the Scientist
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Coding experience in MATLAB or another high-level language such as Python or C++
  • Experience developing or using modelling and simulation tools
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Experience working in a collaborative technical environment
Essential qualifications for the Scientist
  • Degree in Physics, Mathematics or a closely related discipline
  • Equivalent relevant experience in a scientific or engineering role

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other Qineti

Q and customer sites will be expected.

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of Qineti

Q’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

Why Join Qineti

Q?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a Qineti

Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture:

Our Benefits
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal:
    Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local…
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